Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Bureau Veritas is a recognized world leader in testing, inspection and certification services (TIC). With more than 120 years of experience in Africa and since 1994 in Nairobi to perform pre-export verification of conformity and government services in international trade, we developed a strong knowledge of the country, its activities and patterns. Later on, we extended our scope of operations to all the markets of Bureau Veritas and have contributed to the development of Kenya and have worked for a greener economy and a more reliable agriculture.

ROLE PURPOSE

As a Sustainability Professional within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will support client projects and internal initiatives that enable organisations to measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance. You will contribute to the delivery of sustainability services while developing your technical expertise and advisory capabilities under the guidance of experienced professionals and Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme tutors.

ROLE CONTEXT & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Sustainability Associate (Buildings & Infrastructure) within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will be the first dedicated B&I sustainability professional in your area — a pioneer role. You will support the delivery of green building certification, sustainability assessments, energy audits, and B&I sustainability services for real estate developers, construction companies, development finance institutions and multinational operators. You will report to the Area B&I Product Line Manager and receive structured mentorship from the MCA regional sustainability team through BV's Global Sustainability Programme.

WHAT WE OFFER

Enrolment in Bureau Veritas's Global Sustainability Programme — structured mentorship, training and development from day one

Exposure to real client mandates across carbon accounting, ESG assurance, green buildings, supply chain and more — from your first week

Competitive early-career salary benchmarked to local market

Monthly thematic training sessions (technical practitioner + sales formats) organised by the MCA regional sustainability team

Access to Bureau Veritas's global sustainability methodologies, tools and AI-driven solutions

Clear career development pathway: Consultant → Senior Consultant → Expert within 2–3 years

Part of a growing regional sustainability team spanning 35+ countries across MCA

Pioneer role — the first dedicated B&I sustainability position in BV MCA's ESA/NWF areas; opportunity to shape the practice from the ground up

Participation in BV's Green Buildings Technical Tribe, connecting practitioners across the MCA region

PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL ACADEMY HIRES)

The following are programme deliverables developed during employment — not pre-requisites for recruitment.

Project Delivery

Enable the simplification of sustainability complexity across carbon accounting, climate change adaptation, product circularity, renewable energy, supply chain resilience, and ESG reporting — giving clients the confidence to make more sustainable choices.

Support project delivery through research, data analys

• Support delivery of green building certification programmes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) for real estate, hospitality and infrastructure clients in the area
• Conduct sustainability assessments, energy audits and environmental compliance reviews for buildings and infrastructure projects
• Collect and analyse building performance data — energy, water, waste, indoor environment quality — for certification and reporting
• Assist in preparing technical proposals, scope of work documents and client deliverables for B&I sustainability mandates
• Liaise with clients, architects, project managers and development finance institutions on green certification requirements
• Support ESG baseline assessments and sustainability advisory for listed or DFI-funded clients in the area
• Contribute to B&I pipeline development alongside the Area Sales Leader and Area Sustainability Lead
• Participate in the Green Buildings Technical Tribe and monthly MCA thematic training session

• Analytical and problem-solving skills — structured thinking and data-driven decision making
• Effective communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities
• English B2+ — Upper Intermediate level minimum (additional languages are a plus)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn BV digital tools
• Strong writing skills for report preparation and client communication
• Good understanding of building energy performance, construction materials and project delivery processes
• Passion for sustainability and climate transition — genuine desire to drive transformational change
• Curious, proactive learner with attention to detail and analytical rigour
• Dynamic approach to work with sensitivity to sustainable development issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration abilities
• Adaptability to work on innovative topics with diverse, international stakeholders
• Professional mindset with a quality focus and project management aptitude

• Master's or Bachelor's degree (university, engineering school, business school, or equivalent) in one of the following or related areas:
• Preferred — STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)*
• Environmental Science or Sustainability Management
• Chemical, Civil, Industrial or Environmental Engineering
• Energy Systems, Climate Science or Renewable Energy
• Business, Economics or Data Analytics with a strong sustainability focus
• *Bureau Veritas's primary preference is for STEM-educated candidates (engineers, environmental scientists, chemists, data scientists) given that our core services — carbon accounting, LCA, ESG assurance, climate modelling — require strong technical and analytical foundations. Business, economics or data analytics graduates with a sustainability focus are equally welcome for advisory-track roles.
• Recent graduate OR up to 2 years of professional experience — this is an entry-level programme role
• Previous experience in ESG or sustainability is appreciated but not required (e.g. internship, dissertation or academic project in sustainability)
• Desirable familiarity with one or more of the following: carbon footprinting, LCA, energy audits, ESG reporting, or supply chain sustainability
• Kenya position: Swahili is an advantage · Côte d'Ivoire position: excellent French required, English an advantage
• Interest in or exposure to green building certification schemes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) through coursework or internship is valued